Strictly Come Dancing 2008 – Who's Favourite?
Celebrity Competitors and Professional Dance Partners Announced
Sep 13, 2008
Strictly Come Dancing has re-defined Saturday night television with its blend of humour, entertainment, competition and camaraderie. This year 16 new celebrities have taken on the challenge of appearing live in front of the nation to perform Ballroom, Latin and Cha Cha Cha for our pleasure and delectation. Nobody wants to embarrass themselves, of course, but the competition is such that every week someone will have to go.
Opening Odds for Overall Winning Dance Duo
Who will be the first to drop out, and who's going to go all the way? Which celebs will surprise us with hidden talents and who will make us cringe? Time will tell. For now, here's a rundown of the runners and riders.
Christine Bleakley and Matthew Cutler
The One Show's Christine Bleakley was apprehensive, to say the least when she found out she'd been paired with last years victorious professional dancer Matthew Cutler. However they look great together, justifying the opening odds of 9-1.
Andrew Castle and Ola Jordan
Is GMTV presenter Andrew Castle set to follow the trend set by his breakfast TV host predecessors and fall at the first hurdle? Well, what with Andrew being an ex-tennis professional, chances are he might progress a little further. Current odds are 14/1.
Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup
Holby City actor Tom Chambers is a hunk and possible audience fave, but can he dance? Current odds of 4-1 put him as the bookies favourite, and with the gorgeous Camilla (last years semi-finalist with Gethin Jones) to show him the reins, winning is a definite possibility.
Phil Daniels and Flavia Cacace
The star of Quadrophenia, and more recently Eastenders Phil Daniels is paired with his on screen son Matt D'Angelo's partner from last year Flavia. Apparently Matt has already been giving Phil tips. Odds are 16-1.
Mark Foster and Hayley Holt
Super fit swimmer Mark Foster certainly has a dancer's physique, but whether he has the skills to match remains to be seen. Opening odds of 8-1 suggest he might be worth a punt.
Austin Healy and Erin Boag
Can Austin Healy bring it home for the rugger boys? Odds are 9-1
Jodie Kidd and Ian Waite
Towering beauty Jodie Kidd has been paired with the equally gorgeous Ian Waite, garnering opening odds of 12-1.
Cherie Lunghi and James Jordan
Odds of 20-1 place lovely Cherie Lunghi and James Jordan as a worthwhile outside bet.
Gary Rhodes and Karen Hardy
2006 winner Karen Hardy will certainly be pushing celebrity chef Gary Rhodes to succeed. Opening odds are 25-1.
John Sergeant and Kristina Rihanoff
Political commentator and humourist John Seargeant is odds on favourite to be first to leave, with current odds of 80-1 for an outright win.
Heather Small and Brian Fortuna
Singer Heather is teamed with Brian Fortuna, star of the American version of the show Dancing With the Stars. Odds are 16-1.
Lisa Snowdon and Brendan Cole
Bad boy Brendan was overjoyed to be paired with another attractive lady, lads mag pin-up/presenter Lisa Snowdon. Odds are 9-1
Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone
Perfectly paired singer Rachel and Italian thoroughbred Vincent look set to shower the dancefloor with red hot sparks of passion. An early favourite to win with odds of 5-1.
Gillian Taylforth and Anton Du Beke
Gillian was thrilled to be paired up with the gentlemen of strictly, dry witted Anton Du Beke. Worth a bet with outside odds of 33-1.
Jessie Wallace and Darren Bennett
Ex- Eastender Jessie Wallace joins forces with Darren Bennett with opening odds of 8-1.
Don Warrington and Lilia Kopylova
Lovely Lilia will have her work cut out with Rigsby's nemesis Don Warrington. Odds of 33-1 suggest an early exit is on the cards.
Best opening odds for Strictly Come Dancing taken from comparison site easyodds.com.
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